George Mnyalaza Milwa Pemba Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George Mnyalaza Milwa Pemba Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 20, 2024
George Pemba (South Africa 1912-2001) Portrait of an African Woman Wearing Beads
Est: R300,000 - R400,000
George Pemba (South Africa 1912-2001) Portrait of an African Woman Wearing Beads oil on canvas Artwork date: 1948 Signature details: signed and dated top left; inscribed with the artist's name and the title on a Michael Stevenson label on the reverse
Aspire Art
Nov. 20, 2024
George Pemba (South Africa 1912-2001) Old Man Drinking Umqombothi
Est: R120,000 - R180,000
George Pemba (South Africa 1912-2001) Old Man Drinking Umqombothi watercolour and pencil on paper Artwork date: 1935 Signature details: signed and dated bottom right; inscribed with the artist's name, the date, title and exhibition title on an Iziko South African National Gallery label on the reverse Exhibited: Iziko South African National Gallery, Cape Town, 'George Pemba Retrospective Exhibition', 1996. Literature: Proud, H. & Feinberg, B. (eds). (1996). 'George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba', Cape Town: South African National Gallery, referenced on p.79.
Aspire Art
Nov. 12, 2024
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Portrait of a Woman in Traditional Dress
Est: R350,000 - R450,000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba South African 1912-2001 Portrait of a Woman in Traditional Dress signed and dated 47 oil on canvas 50 by 37,5cm excluding frame; 60 by 48 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Nov. 12, 2024
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Man Smoking a Pipe
Est: R350,000 - R450,000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba South African 1912-2001 Man Smoking a Pipe signed and dated 47 oil on canvas 42 by 57,5cm excluding frame; 63 by 77,5 by 5,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Sep. 17, 2024
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Contrasts (Two Babies)
Est: R300,000 - R500,000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba South African 1912-2001 Contrasts (Two Babies) signed and dated 93; inscribed with the artist's name and the title on a South African National Gallery label adhered to the reverse oil on canvas 53,5 by 75cm excluding frame; 71,5 by 93 by 4,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Sep. 17, 2024
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Sangoma
Est: R350,000 - R500,000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba South African 1912-2001 Sangoma signed and dated 74 oil on canvas laid down on board 34 by 45cm excluding frame; 60,5 by 71 by 3,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Sep. 11, 2024
George Pemba , 'Transkei Woman'
Est: R300,000 - R400,000
oil on canvas board (56 x 45.5 cm; framed size: 59.5 x 49 x 5.5 cm) Qty: (1) Provenance: Private collection, Gqeberha. ABOUT THE ARTWORK: In 1931 a sitter for one of George Pemba’s portraits told him “But I never thought you could paint souls!”[1]. Pemba’s ability to create psychologically charged and empathetic portraits has established him as a celebrated artist of the genre. In Transkei Woman the sitter meets our appraisal with a calm, measured and contemplative gaze bringing into sharp focus Pemba’s exceptional skill as a portrait painter and also his deep interest and passion for traditional African heritage. In his diary in the 1940s Pemba wrote “I was always able to put myself in the place of another person, and this ability helped me a great deal in building up my art. I think, that one must be like this if one wants to create truthfully”.[2] Pemba’s deep interest in human nature allowed him to capture the psychological aspects of his subjects and this small, intimate portrait of a Transkei Woman emanates with a deep sense of reverence and the respect the artist, no doubt, held for the elder. Although urban born and bred and the product of a Christian middle-class upbringing, Pemba maintained a great pride in African heritage. In 1944, he secured a grant from the then Bantu Welfare Trust and embarked on a grand tour across South Africa. Interested to see how different people lived, the artist wanted to “capture the soul of the South African peoples in their natural surroundings”. He recalls, “This loan was intended to enable me to see the beautiful plains and mountains of my own land, as I felt I could no longer tolerate being shut up in an office. I longed to see the Zulus, from whence the Xhosas originated, and the Basutos, the original people….I belong to the Ngquosini tribe, the river people, who fled Moshoeshoe, and joined the Xhosas many years ago”[3]. Pemba painted many portraits and works portraying traditional life after this early trip and the genre would become an important part of his oeuvre throughout his life. Text by Sarah Sinisi [1] Sunday Times Heritage Project, George Pemba: Artist in the Wilderness. Available at https://sthp.saha.org.za/memorial/george_pemba.htm (Accessed 23 February 2023). [2] Huddleston, S. (1996). Against All Odds. Jeppestown: Jonathon Ball Publishers. p.40. [3] Ibid. COLLECTIONS: The artist is represented in numerous local and international collections, notably, the Cory Library for Historical Research, Rhodes University, Grahamstown; the De Beers Centenary Art Gallery, Alice; Iziko South African National Gallery, Cape Town; Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg and The World Bank Collection, Washington, D.C. The overall condition is excellent.
Aspire Art
May. 28, 2024
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Family Figures
Est: R300,000 - R500,000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba South African 1912-2001 Family Figures signed and dated 90 oil on board 52 by 72cm excluding frame; 60 by 80 by 3,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
May. 28, 2024
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Author and Artist (Alan Paton and George Pemba)
Est: R200,000 - R300,000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba South African 1912-2001 Author and Artist (Alan Paton and George Pemba) signed and dated 89; inscribed with the title on the reverse; inscribed with the artist's name, the date and the title on a South African National Gallery label adhered to the reverse oil on board 55,5 by 41,5cm excluding frame; 59 by 45,5 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
May. 28, 2024
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Shack-Dwellers
Est: R250,000 - R350,000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba South African 1912-2001 Shack-Dwellers signed and dated 86; inscribed with the artist's name, the title and medium on an Everard Read Gallery label adhered to the reverse, inscribed with the artist's name, the title and catalogue number on a South African National Gallery label adhered to the reverse oil on board 49,5 by 34,5cm excluding frame; 73,5 by 59 by 5,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
May. 18, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA PAINTING SIGNED GEORGE PEMBA
Est: $100 - $150
A watercolor on paper painting depicting an African mother with a child signed by George Mnyalaza Milwa Pemba, MMPemba, top right, dated 53. George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba, 1912 to 2001, was a South African painter and writer. He was posthumously awarded the Order of Ikhamanga. He is considered an icon of contemporary African Art. One of a kind artwork. Modernist African Paintings, Mid Century Art And Wall Decor Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Apr. 14, 2024
George Pemba (SA 1912 - 2001) Watercolour, Xhosa Woman, Signed & Dated '48, 35 x 30
Est: R20,000 - R30,000
George Pemba (SA 1912 - 2001) Watercolour, Xhosa Woman, Signed & Dated '48, 35 x 30
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Mar. 21, 2024
Mother and Child
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
George Pemba South African 1912-2001 Mother and Child signed and dated 1953 (upper centre) oil on canvasboard 35.5 by 25.7cm., 14 by 10⅛in. framed: 46 by 35.8cm., 18⅛ by 14⅛in.
Sotheby's
Nov. 16, 2023
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001) | WEST END
Est: R150,000 - R250,000
oil on canvas | signed and dated bottom right; signed, inscribed with the title and a dedication and attached with an Elaine Hopewell Gallery label on the reverse
Aspire Art
Nov. 07, 2023
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Woman with Child
Est: R100,000 - R150,000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba South African 1912-2001 Woman with Child signed and dated 1951; inscribed with the title on the reverse and a Hallis & Co Fine Art Dealers label adhered to the reverse watercolour on paper 32 by 22cm excluding frame; 48,5 by 37 by 3,5cm including frame † VAT will be charged on both hammer and premium for this lot
Strauss & Co
Oct. 19, 2023
Mother and Child
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
George Pemba South African 1912-2001 Mother and Child signed and dated 1953 (upper centre) oil on canvasboard 35.5 by 25.7cm., 14 by 10⅛in. framed: 46 by 35.8cm., 18⅛ by 14⅛in.
Sotheby's
Oct. 19, 2023
Shebeen (The Dancer)
Est: £18,000 - £24,000
George Pemba South African 1912-2001 Shebeen (The Dancer) signed and dated 60 (upper left); titled (on the reverse) oil on canvasboard 30 by 40cm; 11¾ by 15¾in. framed: 38.9 by 48.8cm., 15¼ by 19¼in.
Sotheby's
May. 16, 2023
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; A Woman Sewing
Est: R250,000 - R350,000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba South African 1912-2001 A Woman Sewing signed and dated 76 oil on board 40 by 50cm excluding frame; 61,5 by 71,5 by 5,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Oct. 20, 2022
Mother and Baby
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
George Pemba South African 1912-2001 Mother and Baby signed and dated 1965 (lower right); titled (on gallery label affixed to reverse) oil on panel 54.2 by 39.2cm., 21 by 15 in. Bid on Sotheby's
Sotheby's
Sep. 21, 2022
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; In the Waiting Room
Est: R250,000 - R350,000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba South African 1912-2001 In the Waiting Room signed and dated 75 oil on canvas laid down on board 39 by 54,5cm excluding frame; 69 by 84 by 5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Sep. 20, 2022
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Hairdo
Est: R250,000 - R350,000
signed and dated 89; inscribed with the title on the reverse and further inscribed with the artist's name, title and medium on a South African National Gallery label adhered to the reverse oil on board 43 by 57cm excluding frame; 63 by 77 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Sep. 16, 2022
George Mnyalaza Milwa Pemba, (South African 1912-2001), Two Xhosa Figures Embracing, Watercolor on paper laid on board; Sight size: 11-1/2 x 8-1/2 in (29.2 x 21.6 cm)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
George Mnyalaza Milwa Pemba (South African, 1912-2001) Two Xhosa Figures Embracing Watercolor on paper laid on board; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed MM Pemba and dated '48 u.r.
Weschler's
Sep. 14, 2022
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001), PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
Est: R300,000 - R400,000
Pennies from Heaven, signed and dated bottom right; inscribed with the title on the reverse
Aspire Art
Apr. 05, 2022
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Figure Reading beside a Street
Est: R250,000 - R350,000
signed and dated 60 oil on board 36 by 49cm excluding frame; 58 by 71 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Apr. 05, 2022
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; In the Bus
Est: R300,000 - R500,000
signed and dated 88 oil on board 48 by 65,5cm excluding frame; 53 by 71 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Apr. 05, 2022
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Grandma and Child
Est: R100,000 - R150,000
signed and dated 89; inscribed with the title on the reverse; inscribed with the artist's name and the title on a South African National Gallery label adhered to the reverse oil on board 53,5 by 39,5cm excluding frame; 59 by 45 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Nov. 30, 2021
XHOSA WOMEN
Est: R60,000 - R80,000
watercolour and pastel on paper
Aspire Art
Nov. 30, 2021
PORTRAIT OF A BEARDED MAN
Est: R80,000 - R100,000
watercolour over pencil on paper
Aspire Art
Nov. 30, 2021
XHOSA WOMAN DANCING
Est: R70,000 - R100,000
watercolour over pencil on paper
Aspire Art
Nov. 30, 2021
WOMAN WEARING A RED HEADSCARF
Est: R70,000 - R100,000
watercolour over pencil on paper
Aspire Art
Nov. 08, 2021
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Sangoma
Est: R400,000 - R600,000
signed and dated 74 oil on canvas laid down on board 34 by 45cm excluding frame; 60,5 by 71 by 3,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Nov. 08, 2021
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Open Air Concert
Est: R350,000 - R500,000
signed and dated 81; inscribed with the artist's name and the title on the reverse oil on board 33,5 by 43,5cm excluding frame; 66 by 76 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Oct. 31, 2021
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001) THE REV. JOHN KNOX BOKWE (LATE)
Est: R120,000 - R160,000
The Rev. John Knox Bokwe (late)
Aspire Art
Oct. 31, 2021
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001) THE DICE PLAYERS
Est: R250,000 - R400,000
The dice players
Aspire Art
Oct. 31, 2021
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001) UNEMPLOYED
Est: R200,000 - R300,000
Unemployed
Aspire Art
Oct. 31, 2021
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001) THE WAITING ROOM
Est: R250,000 - R400,000
The Waiting Room
Aspire Art
Oct. 31, 2021
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001) THE AGITATOR
Est: R100,000 - R150,000
The Agitator
Aspire Art
Oct. 31, 2021
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001) COMRADES
Est: R180,000 - R240,000
Comrades
Aspire Art
Oct. 31, 2021
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001) TOWNSHIP GAMES
Est: R300,000 - R400,000
Township Games
Aspire Art
Oct. 31, 2021
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001) THE PREACHER IN THE CHURCH
Est: R250,000 - R400,000
The Preacher in the Church
Aspire Art
Oct. 31, 2021
GEORGE PEMBA (SOUTH AFRICA 1912-2001) IN THE TRAIN
Est: R350,000 - R500,000
In the Train
Aspire Art
Oct. 12, 2021
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; The Gossipers
Est: R250,000 - R350,000
signed and dated 91; inscribed with the title on the reverse oil on paper laid down on board 49 by 67,5cm excluding frame; 71,5 by 90,5 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Oct. 12, 2021
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Seated Woman
Est: R80,000 - R120,000
signed; inscribed with the artist's name and 'Native Study' on the reverse watercolour on illustration board image size: 34 by 24,5cm; sheet size: 46 by 34,5cm; 47,5 by 36,5 by 1cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Oct. 12, 2021
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Kneeling Figure
Est: R80,000 - R120,000
signed oil on wooden roundel diameter: 24cm
Strauss & Co
Aug. 31, 2021
George Pemba: Against All Odds (1996) by Sarah Huddleston
Est: R500 - R800
George Pemba: Against All Odds (1996) by Sarah Huddleston Huddleston, S. (1996). George Pemba: Against All Odds. Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball Publishers (Pty) Limited. (Qty: 1) Starting Bid: 500
Aspire Art
Jul. 11, 2021
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; South African 1912-2001; Young Girl
Est: R100,000 - R120,000
signed and dated 47; inscribed with 'Location Youth' on the reverse of the paper; inscribed with the artist's name and the title on a Michael Stevenson and Deon Viljoen label adhered to the reverse of the frame watercolour on paper 33,5 by 23,5cm excluding frame; 69 by 56 by 3cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Jun. 15, 2021
¤ George PEMBA 1912-2001 - Afrique du Sud Xhosa Traditional dancers I,1981 Huile sur panneau
Est: €15,000 - €20,000
¤ George PEMBA 1912-2001 - Afrique du Sud Xhosa Traditional dancers I,1981 Huile sur panneau Signé et daté en haut à gauche "MPEMBA 81" h: 38,50 w: 49,50 cm Provenance : Collection particulière, Johannesburg Expositions : Everard Read Gallery, Johannesburg Bibliographie : cf.Hudleston, S. (1996). Against All Odds, George Pemba: His Life and Work. Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball Publishers, Xhosa Traditional Dancers II reproduit p.57 Commentaire : Oil on board Signed and dated top left Estimation 15 000 - 20 000 €
Artcurial
Jun. 15, 2021
¤ George PEMBA 1912-2001 - Afrique du Sud Xhosa women, 1947 Aquarelle et pastel sur papier
Est: €3,500 - €5,000
¤ George PEMBA 1912-2001 - Afrique du Sud Xhosa women, 1947 Aquarelle et pastel sur papier Signé et daté en bas à gauche "M.M.PEMBA-47-" h: 26 w: 35 cm Provenance : Collection particulière, Cape Town Commentaire : Watercolour and pastel on paper Signed and dated lower left Estimation 3 500 - 5 000 €
Artcurial